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Capitol Hill MAFA: Now Home at Hill Center
“I promise myself to be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.” –MAFA Student Creed Everyone who passes through MAFA’s
Read More »MAFA Self Defense For Women: Choke a man twice your size!
The days are getting longer again, with more hours of daylight. Still, attacks on women happen far too often. The lure of the outdoor season calls our attention, here at MAFA, to the importance
Read More »MAFA Women: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Classes Just for Us!
Hello, my name is Kim Rivers. I’m a Team Lloyd Irvin Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competitor and an instructor at Capitol Hill MAFA. I first started training 3 years ago in Naples, FL for a
Read More »Burpees, Love Em Or Hate Em?
Just finished the 6am training at MAFA this morning and overheard some of the ladies discussing their love and hate of burpees. A basic burpee is high cardiovascular exercise where you squat, place your
Read More »Thai Boxing: Self Defense For Women in DC
Women in Washington DC are taking Thai Boxing training to learn self defense and get in shape. Thai Boxing for women increases cardiovascular health, strength and muscle tone. Learn how to punch, elbow, knee,
Read More »Power Yoga at MAFA: Yoga + Fitness Training for Women
Power Yoga (formerly YogaFit) is a blend of yoga and fitness training for women designed with your healthy lifestyle in mind. Call 202.455.4662 to get started today, or use the handy form on the
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